Chapter 15: Guidance
In the courtyard, Xiao Yu began practicing the fighting technique "Moon Step." This is a movement technique that uses dou qi to allow high-speed movement, making one's body seem like a shadow, as if chasing the moon!
As Xiao Yu practiced, he couldn't help but marvel, "As expected of an Earth-grade fighting technique. When perfected, 'Moon Step' can distort space to a degree where it seems as though one is moving faster than anyone else!"
Buzz!
With a soft tremor, Xiao Yu's fighting qi roared to life, flowing through his meridians and specific acupoints. His figure instantly vanished from his original spot, and the next moment, he appeared on the other side of the courtyard wall!
"Ten meters in an instant!" Xiao Yu exclaimed in amazement.
He knew that this was just the beginning. At the level of mastery, the ability to distort space is truly terrifying.
Feeling exhilarated, Xiao Yu activated his fighting qi and began sprinting rapidly around the courtyard. However, within less than fifteen minutes, he had to stop, supporting himself on his knees, his face pale and cold sweat dripping from his forehead, looking quite miserable!
"I overdid it. This technique consumes too much fighting qi. If I keep going, I'll drain my qi completely!" Xiao Yu shook his head with a bitter smile.
Then, Xiao Yu sat down and began to meditate on his fighting qi. To his surprise, after practicing "Moon Step," his qi cultivation speed actually increased. Previously, the progress was slow due to practicing the Chaos Origin Method. The fighting qi in his dantian continued to compress, transforming into a sea of qi, surging powerfully, indicating his formidable strength!
As night fell, Xiao Yu opened his eyes with a flash of brilliance and slowly exhaled, "I'm just one step away from advancing to the three-star dou practitioner level!"
With nothing else to do, Xiao Yu decided to visit the family's fighting technique hall. He didn't have any solid fighting techniques besides the "Moon Step," which was not an offensive technique. He wanted to see if there were any strong offensive techniques available for learning.
Just as he stepped out, he saw Xiao Yan coming out of the courtyard. Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Third Brother, what brings you out today?"
Xiao Yan, seeing Xiao Yu, also smiled lightly, "I was thinking of going to the fighting technique hall to learn some fighting techniques!"
"Let's go together then. I was planning to go too!" Xiao Yu said.
Xiao Yan didn't refuse and nodded slightly. The two walked side by side along the family's path, attracting the attention of many beautiful young women in the family. Of course, most of the gazes were on Xiao Yu. While Xiao Yan looked like a clean, sunny youth, Xiao Yu's chiseled face and deep, mysterious eyes made him exceptionally handsome. The phrase "Jade-like gentleman" perfectly described Xiao Yu, and his monstrous talent and strength had undoubtedly won many girls' hearts.
Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Yan and said, "Congratulations, Third Brother!"
"Congratulations on what?" Xiao Yan asked with a hint of confusion.
Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Congratulations on your talent returning. After not seeing you for a few months, you've reached the fifth stage of dou disciple!"
Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xiao Yan's hand tightened, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. At this moment, an old voice, inaudible to Xiao Yu, spoke in Xiao Yan's ear, "Don't worry. No one will know of my existence. Just say that your dou qi is no longer leaking and is gradually recovering."
Xiao Yan quickly calmed down and replied with a faint smile, "Yes, you are right. My strength is indeed gradually recovering!"
With Xiao Yu's spiritual perception, he sensed Xiao Yan's momentary nervousness and understood that Xiao Yan was worried about his secret being discovered. However, Xiao Yu chose not to expose it. While Xiao Yu knew of the old man's existence, the old man was unaware of it.
"Kid, I sensed a familiar aura on your younger brother, but I don't know what it is. It's quite strange!" the old man suddenly said in Xiao Yan's ear.
"What aura?" Xiao Yan asked through their spiritual connection.
The old man shook his head, "I don't know, but it feels familiar."
If Xiao Yu had heard this conversation, he would have known that the old man was referring to the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, an unusual flame that had accompanied the old man for many years. It was normal for him to detect a trace of its aura. However, with the system's interference, it was impossible to determine what it was.
The two continued their conversation and soon arrived at the fighting technique hall. As Xiao Yu entered, he saw many young people from the family training in the practice area. Xiao Yan greeted Xiao Yu and walked towards the area where family fighting techniques were stored. Xiao Yu, however, was drawn to the training area because he saw someone familiar.
"Move faster!"
"Put more strength into it! Haven't you eaten?"
"Again!"
In the training area, it was Xiao Ning who was giving instructions to a young man he was sparring with. Each move was accompanied by fierce fighting qi, leaving marks on the young man's face. Soon, the young man's face was swollen and bruised.
"End the fight!" Xiao Ning commanded. He stepped forward with his left foot, and his right fist, charged with energy, struck the young man.
Bang!
The young man was knocked back several meters, his face pale from the impact. He slowly got up and cupped his fists, saying, "Xiao Ning, you're amazing. I'm not your match!"
Xiao Ning laughed heartily, "No worries. Training in fighting techniques requires hard work. I have good talent, so I have a slight edge. As long as you train well, you'll be strong like me someday!"
"Not bad, beating someone with eight stages of dou disciple when they're only at six stages. You still have the nerve to say that?" Xiao Yu said with a smirk.
"Who's talking arrogantly over there?" Xiao Ning's expression darkened as he shouted.
The crowd parted, and Xiao Yu strolled out, "It's me. What's the matter?"
Seeing it was Xiao Yu, Xiao Ning's speech faltered, "It's you. I'm just instructing them in fighting techniques. It's necessary for practical exchange. Is there a problem?"
"Of course not. But since I don't have any fighting techniques to learn, how about you instruct me as well? Consider it a practical exchange. What do you say?" Xiao Yu said with a somewhat mischievous smile.
Seeing Xiao Yu's smile, Xiao Ning shivered, "I don't want to. Isn't this bullying? I'm not going to fight with you!"
"And him?" Xiao Yu pointed at the young man.
"He volunteered!" Xiao Ning quickly said.
The young man, seeing Xiao Yu's gaze, nodded hurriedly, "I volunteered to let Xiao Ning guide me in practicing fighting techniques!"
Seeing that the victim didn't mind, Xiao Yu shrugged and said, "Alright then." He then walked towards Xiao Yan.
Watching Xiao Yu leave, Xiao Ning let out a sigh of relief, feeling as if he had survived a disaster, and promptly left the fighting technique hall.
Xiao Yu sat next to Xiao Yan and looked at the yellow-grade low-level fighting technique "Stone Shattering Palm" that Xiao Yan was holding. He chuckled, "You like this trash?"
"Trash?" Xiao Yan's mouth twitched as he sighed, "Do you have something better? The best technique in the Xiao family is the Xuan-grade intermediate 'Furious Lion's Roar,' which you can't learn anyway!"
Xiao Yu snorted, "That's true!" He then wandered around the fighting technique hall.
Suddenly, a dark golden scroll in a corner caught Xiao Yu's attention. He walked over and took the scroll from the highest shelf in the corner!
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